Complaint Review: FEC Bright Effects

I bought a 2 pack of FEC's Bright Effects 65 watt energy star spot lights (item #80424) from Lowes last fall for $11.98 plus tax. Low energy lights advertised to last for up to 7 years. Only come in a 2 pack and I only needed one but trying to convert all lights in house to low energy. Unfortunaetly the first bulb lasted less then 6 months. On checking the web for an e-mail address for FEC, I see a number of similiar complaints about the same bulb and that company apparently now advises they shouldn't be used in a recessed fixture. It's an indoor spotlight, what other kind of fixture would one use it in. Also nothing on container that restricts use. Cetainly not going to save enough on electricity to pay for new bulbs if bulbs only last less then 6 months. Next stop - Lowes.

Jj
Erie, Michigan
U.S.A.